People

Howard Partners is managed by Dr John Howard. As Managing Director, John has undertaken, or led, most of the projects undertaken through the firm over the last 20 years. Anne Howard, also a Director of the firm, has led many of the Firm's assignments in management, innovation, and communications strategy.

The firm has collaboration arrangements with a number of Associates who bring specific knowledge, skills and experience to projects.

Dr John Howard

John is a highly experienced public policy analyst and management consultant with a track record of achievement in the areas of:

• Science, technology and innovation policy and management.

• Regional development and regional innovation systems.

John has advised boards, CEOs and senior management teams in all of these areas within the framework of contemporary management thinking and public sector reform initiatives. Of particular interest is the impact of digital transformation on government, business organisations, regions and communities, reflected in his work on Digital Post, Digital Steel and Digital Factories.

John has also been active in the area of science, technology and innovation policy where he has advised governments on policy development and implementation, and participated in innovation forums and discussions over many years. Many reports and papers are on the public record.

Between 2008 and 2011 John held the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Innovation and Engagement, at the University of Canberra. He currently holds the position of Adjunct Professor at the UTS Business School and Adjunct Professor and Academic Fellow at the Institute fro Governance and Policy Analysis at the University of Canberra.

Anne Howard

Anne is a Director of Howard Partners and specialist in organisational communication, social business and digital technologies. Part of Anne’s expertise includes integrating social media and Web 2.0 technologies into an organisation’s current corporate strategy. Anne joined Howard Partners in 1999 bringing skills, knowledge and expertise in early stage venture capital investment and strategies for growth in innovative businesses.

Anne specialises in working with clients to manage communication and information resources in the areas of stakeholder engagement, public communication, internal collaboration, stimulating innovation, and achieving measurable returns and results. A central feature of this work is the strategic use of social media in achieving business and program objectives and outcomes.

Prior to joining Howard Partners, Anne was a Business Development Manager at CSIRO and was involved in a number of successful commercialisation projects, including the BARLEYmax(R) discovery. Anne was the inaugural CEO of the Australian Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) and subsequently Executive Director of Knowledge Commercialization Australasia. During this time Anne was a member of the NSW Innovation Council.

Anne holds academic qualifications in strategic communications, information management and Internet communications. She is a Member of the Public Relations Institute of Australia, and a Global Affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, London.

Don Scott-Kemmis

Don is an Associate of the firm. His professional experience covers participation in research projects on technology transfer in Australia and internationally over 20 years.

He has performed the role of Technology Advisor to the Commonwealth Minister for Industry, Science and Resources, and Manager, Strategy Development, Biotechnology Australia where he was involved in negotiations with diverse interests in strategy development.

He has

also held appointments as Research Fellow, Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, UK and Associate Professor, National Graduate School of Management, Australian National University.

NEWS, EVENTS, ACTIVITIES

During 2018 Howard Partners is celebrating 20 years as an independent public policy research, advisory, and management consulting firm.

Howard Partners was honoured to have contributed to the Innovation and Science Australia Strategic Plan, Australia 2030: Prosperity Though Innovation, released in early 2018. Our Consultations Report and Expert Opinion Survey was released at the same time.

Howard Partners has recently completed the Performance Review of the Rural Innovation System for the National Primary Industries Research and Innovation Committee. Publication is expected shortly.

The firm has also recently completed an innovation narrative of the Canberra Innovation System for the period 1998-2018. Publication is also expected shortly.